A rotating assortment of our favorite recipes, DIY projects & more!
Harvest Apple Cider
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DIY Bug Spray
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Spiced Ginger Pear Smoothie
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DIY Leave-in Conditioner
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Mabon Celebration Dutch Apple, Date + Pear Custard Pie
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Filling
3-4 Medium Apples
3-4 Medium Asian Pears (these need to be under-ripe so they will slice well)
15-20 Dried Dates (fresh & soft)
1/4 Cup Tapioca (small pearls are best)
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
6 Large Eggs
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
Topping
1/2 Cup Butter (cold & chopped in bits) like my ex-husband
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Dash Pink Salt
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